When Hank's Nana becomes ill, he must travel to St. Louis to see her. Grace makes the trip with him. When Nana passes away and Hank falls apart, he's comforted and put on the road to recovery by an unexpected new friend. -HankxGrace-

A shamelessly indulgent story, telling the tale of what could have been between Dr. Michaela Quinn and Hank Lawson, if Dr Quinn had taken a different turn... Just one scene long, with the possibility of more.

Life for Hank Lawson was uncomplicated, easy. When two strangers enter Colorado Springs and terrorize the women, Hank realizes he only cares about how they're treating one, Grace. When Grace is kidnapped Hank volunteers for the rescue mission. While in the woods he learns that when you listen with your heart you might get everything you never knew you wanted. Hank/Grace

Ever wondered why Hank is so bitter and cruel and yet obviously has some goodness in his heart that he does his best not to let out? This is Hank's story, beginning with his birth.

1500 word one-shot about Hank and Myra, written for the Dr Quinn Forum May 2011 Picture Challenge.